The Veteran's left knee disability is rated at 10 percent, and his right knee disability is also rated at 10 percent. Both conditions are rated under the criteria for arthritis with limitation of motion.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations showed no objective evidence of instability or subluxation in either knee, but did show crepitus and pain on palpation, which supports a finding of arthritis without dislocation or removal of semilunar cartilage. The Veteran's complaints of pain during certain activities were consistent with the findings.
- Claimed conditions
- Medial meniscal tear of the left knee, Degenerative joint disease (DJD) of the right knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 10, 2016
- Citation
- 1609697
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal for increased disability ratings and service connection is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.
- Denied
The Veteran's right knee meniscus tear with DJD resulted in painful limitation of motion, but did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on flexion or extension limitations.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the VA examinations are inadequate and remanded for further development, including obtaining new examination reports to address the nature and severity of knee disabilities during flare-ups and the presence of a neurological disability in each lower extremity.
- Granted
The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol use disorder is rated at 100% since October 19, 2011. Bilateral pes planus with right foot hallux valgus is rated at 50% since February 28, 2005. The left knee limitation of flexion and medial meniscal tear are separately rated at 10% and 20%, respectively.
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